Dysphagia Recovery Blog

This blog is intended to offer helpful information about the issues people with dysphagia and their caregivers face in efforts to still enjoy the pleasures of eating and to recover from dysphagia. Please share any tips you have discovered along the way.

Spread 2 tablespoons of peanut butter on each of two slices of bread. Place half of the banana slices on each of the two slices of bread on top of the peanut butter. Place the other slice of bread on top of each sandwich. Cut eat sandwich in half and serve.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jolie Parker, M.S.CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist who specializes in treating patients with dysphagia (swallowing problems). She is a co-inventor of the ISO Swallowing Exercise Device, co-owner of Alternative Speech and Swallowing Solutions. She provides home speech language pathology therapy visits to children and adults in the Orlando, FL area. Many dysphagia patients have been able to transition from PEG tube, NPO, pureed diet, mechanical soft diet, and/or thickened liquids back to regular foods and liquids with her dysphagia treatment method.

Instructions:In a large pot, stir in the broth, chicken, garlic powder, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low/simmer. Drain canned mixed vegetables and gently stir into the mixture.

For dumplings, combine biscuit mix and milk. Drop tablespoonfuls into simmering broth mixture. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes. A toothpick can be inserted into dumplings and removed clean when dumplings are cooked.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jolie Parker, M.S.CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist who specializes in treating patients with dysphagia (swallowing problems). She is a co-inventor of the ISO Swallowing Exercise Device, co-owner of Alternative Speech and Swallowing Solutions. She provides home speech language pathology therapy visits to children and adults in the Orlando, FL area. Many dysphagia patients have been able to transition from PEG tube, NPO, pureed diet, mechanical soft diet, and/or thickened liquids back to regular foods and liquids with her dysphagia treatment method.

Cook on Low setting for 9 hours, or until roast, carrots, and onions are very soft and tender, so that the meat falls apart easily.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jolie Parker, M.S.CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist who specializes in treating patients with dysphagia (swallowing problems). She is a co-inventor of the ISO Swallowing Exercise Device, co-owner of Alternative Speech and Swallowing Solutions. She provides home speech language pathology therapy visits to children and adults in the Orlando, FL area. Many dysphagia patients have been able to transition from PEG tube, NPO, pureed diet, mechanical soft diet, and/or thickened liquids back to regular foods and liquids with her dysphagia treatment method.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread crumbs. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Spoon mixture into a greased 5x9 inch loaf pan, or form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased baking dish.

In a separate small bowl, combine the sugar, molasses, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jolie Parker, M.S.CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist who specializes in treating patients with dysphagia (swallowing problems). She is a co-inventor of the ISO Swallowing Exercise Device, co-owner of Alternative Speech and Swallowing Solutions. She provides home speech language pathology therapy visits to children and adults in the Orlando, FL area. Many dysphagia patients have been able to transition from PEG tube, NPO, pureed diet, mechanical soft diet, and/or thickened liquids back to regular foods and liquids with her dysphagia treatment method.

Instructions:Prepare the noodles by the package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the soup, milk, cheddar cheese, pepper, and garlic. After the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth, stir in the chicken and the spinach. After the noodles are cooked and drained, spoon noodles onto a plate and spoon sauce on top of the noodles.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jolie Parker, M.S.CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist who specializes in treating patients with dysphagia (swallowing problems). She is a co-inventor of the ISO Swallowing Exercise Device, co-owner of Alternative Speech and Swallowing Solutions. She provides home speech language pathology therapy visits to children and adults in the Orlando, FL area. Many dysphagia patients have been able to transition from PEG tube, NPO, pureed diet, mechanical soft diet, and/or thickened liquids back to regular foods and liquids with her dysphagia treatment method.

Instructions:Prepare the noodles by the package instructions. Prepare the broccoli in the microwave per package instructions, making sure it is cooked well enough that it is soft. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the soup, milk, Parmesan cheese, pepper, and garlic powder. After the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth, stir in the chicken and the broccoli. After the noodles are cooked and drained, stir in the noodles and serve.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jolie Parker, M.S.CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist who specializes in treating patients with dysphagia (swallowing problems). She is a co-inventor of the ISO Swallowing Exercise Device, co-owner of Alternative Speech and Swallowing Solutions. She provides home speech language pathology therapy visits to children and adults in the Orlando, FL area. Many dysphagia patients have been able to transition from PEG tube, NPO, pureed diet, mechanical soft diet, and/or thickened liquids back to regular foods and liquids with her dysphagia treatment method.

Instructions:Prepare the noodles by the package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the soup, milk, Parmesan cheese, pepper, and garlic. After the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth, stir in the chicken and the peas and carrots. After the noodles are cooked and drained, stir in the noodles and serve.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jolie Parker, M.S.CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist who specializes in treating patients with dysphagia (swallowing problems). She is a co-inventor of the ISO Swallowing Exercise Device, co-owner of Alternative Speech and Swallowing Solutions. She provides home speech language pathology therapy visits to children and adults in the Orlando, FL area. Many dysphagia patients have been able to transition from PEG tube, NPO, pureed diet, mechanical soft diet, and/or thickened liquids back to regular foods and liquids with her dysphagia treatment method.

Instructions:Prepare the noodles by the package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the soup, milk, Parmesan cheese and pepper. After the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth, stir in the chicken. After the noodles are cooked and drained, stir in the noodles and serve.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jolie Parker, M.S.CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist who specializes in treating patients with dysphagia (swallowing problems). She is a co-inventor of the ISO Swallowing Exercise Device, co-owner of Alternative Speech and Swallowing Solutions. She provides home speech language pathology therapy visits to children and adults in the Orlando, FL area. Many dysphagia patients have been able to transition from PEG tube, NPO, pureed diet, mechanical soft diet, and/or thickened liquids back to regular foods and liquids with her dysphagia treatment method.

Instructions:Begin to boil tortellini according to package directions.

While tortellini is cooking, combine cream, butter slices, and garlic powder into a small saucepan. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat until heated but not boiling. Turn off heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Jolie Parker, M.S.CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist who specializes in treating patients with dysphagia (swallowing problems). She is a co-inventor of the ISO Swallowing Exercise Device, co-owner of Alternative Speech and Swallowing Solutions. She provides home speech language pathology therapy visits to children and adults in the Orlando, FL area. Many dysphagia patients have been able to transition from PEG tube, NPO, pureed diet, mechanical soft diet, and/or thickened liquids back to regular foods and liquids with her dysphagia treatment method.

Instructions:Spoon pie filling into the crusts, dividing equally between the crusts. Top with whipped cream topping. Drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jolie Parker, M.S.CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist who specializes in treating patients with dysphagia (swallowing problems). She is a co-inventor of the ISO Swallowing Exercise Device, co-owner of Alternative Speech and Swallowing Solutions. She provides home speech language pathology therapy visits to children and adults in the Orlando, FL area. Many dysphagia patients have been able to transition from PEG tube, NPO, pureed diet, mechanical soft diet, and/or thickened liquids back to regular foods and liquids with her dysphagia treatment method.

Jolie Parker, M.S.CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist who specializes in treating patients with dysphagia (swallowing problems). She is a co-inventor of the ISO Swallowing Exercise Device, co-owner of Alternative Speech and Swallowing Solutions. She provides home speech language pathology therapy visits to children and adults in the Orlando, FL area. Many dysphagia patients have been able to transition from PEG tube, NPO, pureed diet, mechanical soft diet, and/or thickened liquids back to regular foods and liquids with her dysphagia treatment method.

Makes two full sandwiches, or three if you prefer less filling for each sandwich.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jolie Parker, M.S.CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist who specializes in treating patients with dysphagia (swallowing problems). She is a co-inventor of the ISO Swallowing Exercise Device, co-owner of Alternative Speech and Swallowing Solutions, and she provides home speech language pathology therapy visits to children and adults in the Orlando, FL area. Many dysphagia patients have been able to transition from PEG tube, NPO, pureed diet, mechanical soft diet, and/or thickened liquids back to regular foods and liquids with her dysphagia treatment method.